When Driving; Starting The Engine - Honda Civic 2017 Owner's Manual

When Driving

Models without keyless access system

Starting the Engine

Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 15 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
depress the brake pedal.
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1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 2,400 metres.
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear demister in order to reduce
battery drain.
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If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
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the engine or exhaust system.
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